Consortium Manager

What we are looking for

Management experience with programmatic implementation and grant management expertise in a humanitarian context. We are looking for candidates with experience in emergency response, complex and volatile contexts, and with refugees, IDPs or returnees.

Experience managing a consortium is a plus as well as technical experience in multisectoral programming and cash response.

Humanitarian coordination, representation experience and knowledge of the Ukraine context is required. Experience in Ukraine is a plus.

Strong managerial and interpersonal skills are a requirement.

What you will do

The Consortium Manager will lead and manage the Consortium Coordination Unit (CCU), coordinate the consortium set up, contribute to the strategic development of the consortium, is in charge of project management and fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency and trust among consortium members. Furthermore, the Consortium Manager will strengthen the relationships and coordination between the Consortium and external partners, clusters, working groups and other relevant stakeholders, including inter-consortium coordination.

The following is a brief description of the role.

• Lead and manage the Consortium Coordination Unit (CCU), ensuring effective planning, coordination and delivery of consortium activities in line with agreed strategies and work plans.
• Support and strengthen the consortium’s governance structure, including facilitating Steering Committee and Technical Working Group meetings and ensuring the implementation of agreed decisions.
• Provide strategic coordination and advice to consortium members and the Steering Committee, supporting the development and implementation of the consortium’s strategy in response to evolving needs and operational context.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among consortium partners, as well as with donors and relevant external stakeholders.
• Oversee project cycle management across the consortium, including project start-ups, implementation monitoring, reviews, learning processes and project closeout.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, including contractual obligations, due diligence requirements, and coordination of compliance checks and audits when required.
• Coordinate and consolidate consortium reporting and financial oversight, ensuring timely and accurate programmatic and financial reporting in line with donor requirements.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning processes, in close collaboration with MEAL teams, to ensure quality implementation and evidence-based learning across the consortium.
• Lead the development of consortium project proposals and contribute to resource mobilisation efforts, supporting the diversification and sustainability of the consortium portfolio.
• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
• Represent the consortium in relevant coordination fora and external engagements, promoting consortium visibility, strategic positioning and partnerships.

What you will bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience of programmatic implementation and grant management in a humanitarian context.
• Experience managing a consortium is a plus as well as technical experience in multisectoral and cash response.
• Experience in emergency response and working in complex and volatile contexts, and with reugees, IDPs or returnees.
• Ability to coordinate tasks and work processes and work with short deadlines.
• Experience with facilitating and leading internal organisational processes.
• Humanitarian coordination and representation experience.
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Context-Related Skills, Knowledge, and Experience required

• Experience in capacity building.
• Strong safe programming/protection mainstreaming background.
• Knowledge of OCHA Country Based Pooled Funds (e.g. UHF) and other major donor reporting requirements is a plus.
• Experience in the Ukraine response is a plus.
• Knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian language is a plus.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What we offer

• Duty station: Kyiv, Ukraine
• Contract: Fixed Term, 12 months contract
• Travel: Up to 20% to field locations.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC's grading structure.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• We invite applications from all applicants matching the profile. Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis, interested candidates are requested to apply as soon as possible.
• Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts

join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility

be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity

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Organization context

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH